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A gray squirrel with a fluffy bushy tail clings to a tree trunk, peeking out toward the viewer.
A gray squirrel with a fluffy bushy tail clings to a tree trunk, peeking out toward the viewer.

About this photo

A sharp, natural close-up of an eastern gray squirrel clinging to rough tree bark and peering out from behind a trunk, set against a soft blurred woodland background. This whimsical nature shot works well for wildlife blogs, educational materials, and outdoor themed design projects.

Prompt: “gray squirrel peeking around a tree trunk” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well composed and fully matching the brief, with natural soft background blur, correct squirrel anatomy, and no visible artefacts.

Also searched as: tree trunk wildlife · eastern gray squirrel · forest animal close up

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this gray squirrel peeking around tree trunk photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Gray Squirrel Peeking Around Tree Trunk” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/gray-squirrel-peeking-around-tree-trunk-b858c845) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “gray squirrel peeking around a tree trunk” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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